International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Job Vacancies

IFAD
Enabling poor rural people to overcome poverty
Be part of a leadership team that is making a difference to the lives of poor rural people
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a’specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. It does so by financing programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and by advocating at the local, national and international level for policies that enable poor rural people to overcome poverty.
We are looking for leaders with strategic vision, experience in the management of corporate issues, a solid team orientation, proven capacity to generate results, demonstrated leadership skills, and a deep understanding of and passion for development. We invite you to apply for the following executive management and senior positions based at IFAD headquarters in Rome:

1. Chief Development Strategist, Office of Strategy and Knowledge Management (VA 10/01/SKM) – Assistant Secretary General level
2. Chief Finance Officer, Financial Operations Department (VA 10/02/CFO) – Assistant Secretary General level
3. Head, Corporate Services Department (VA 10/03/CSD) – Assistant Secretary General level
4. Director, Human Resources Division (VA 10/04/HRD) – Director (D1/D2) level
5. Director and Controller, Controller’s and Financial Services Division (VA 10/05/CFS) – Director (D1/D2) level
6. Budget Manager (VA 10/06/BUD) – P5 level

Chief Development Strategist, Office of Strategy and Knowledge Management (VA 10/01/SKM) will provide IFAD with analytical leadership capacity to enable it to effectively participate in, and contribute to, the international policy dialogue on agricultural and rural development.

Chief Finance Officer, Financial Operations Department (VA 10/02/CFO) will be the custodian of IFAD’s financial integrity, assisting the President by providing strategic financial leadership, and will establish and implement financiaj goals and strategies to ensure IFAD’s sustainability in delivery of financial services in support of IFAD-funded programmes and projects for poor rural people.

Head, Corporate Services Department (VA 10/03/CSD) will be responsible for IFAD’s human resources framework, IFAD’s administration, physical assets and information technology services, and will oversee the implementation of IFAD’s administrative goals and strategies to ensure sustainability in delivery of administrative services and human resources in support of efficient delivery of IFAD’s programme of work
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Director, Human Resources Division (VA 10/04/HRD) will lead development and management of IFAD’s human resources, including a state-of-the-art human resources management environment, incentives, human resources policies and services; and will oversee human resources management, performance and productivity in support of IFAD’s strategic objectives.

Director and Controller, Controller’s and Financial Services Division (VA 10/05/CFS) will lead a team of staff to ensure effective financial administration and control, as well as provide expert advice on financial policy matters in the achievement of IFAD’s mission.

Budget Manager (VA 10/06/BUD) will manage a budget unit and ensure that IFAD’s budgets are prepared accurately and on a timely basis within a results-based approach, and are in line with the medium-term plan/strategic objectives and efficiency in use of resources.

IFAD offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes tax-free salary, dependency allowance, education grant up to university level, medical and group life insurance, home leave and pension plan. The positions come with diplomatic immunities and privileges.
IFAD is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce and is seeking a balanced team from its Member States.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

For detailed information, visit our website www.ifad.org/job
Send your application to seniorvacancy@ifad.org by 22 November 2010.

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